Two local youth have been trending on the streets by selling lemonade and iced tea to keep the people around them hydrated during the warm weather. Here,
Benson Bordian (left) and Landen Rooks (right) work together on selling some fresh iced tea.

The Dauphin Lake Golf Club hosted its annual senior open golf tournament, last Thursday, with 65 golfers teeing off.

The women’s tournament drew 24 participants, with Donna Davidson topped the field with a score of 88, finishing one shot ahead of Gail Tycholiz in the championships flight. Marilyn Schwitzer was third with a 92.

A countback gave Myrna Fox first place in the first flight after she and Carolyn Heschuk tied with a 101. Third place went to Beth Tarrant, who shot a 105.

A countback determined the top three spots in the second flight. Florence Burdeny was awarded first place, with second place going to Pennie Karlson and Gladys Rea in third. They all carded a 115.

Shawn Pangman shot a 74 to win the men’s championship flight by one shot over Wayne Olson, while Brad Carefoot was third after shooting a 76.

Gerry Musey captured the first flight crown with an 82. He finished one ahead of Kent Wieb, while Gary Sweetman was awarded third place on a countback. He finished with an 84.

Doug Cooke’s 90 was good for top spot in the second flight. Mike Zazulak was awarded second place on a countback ahead of Wayne Vanrobaeys after they tied with a 91.

In the third flight, Jim Todoruk shot a 95 to finish in first place, ahead of runner-up John Lesyshyn. Frank Douglas was third with a 99.

As the dogs days of summer continue through the month of August, thoughts of back to school start to come to mind for parents and students alike.

For some that means a return to school sports, as well.

The Dauphin Clippers football team began workouts, Aug. 3, and have continued practicing twice a week.

While the numbers vary from practice to practice, team manager Cam Bennet said they could have as many as 40 players by the time the Rural Manitoba Football League season starts next month.

“The guys seem to be in pretty good shape coming in. Some people have been doing some summer workouts on their own,” he said, adding there is a good mix of rookies and veterans. “I know a lot of the rookies, too, Gerald Lopez has done a great job with the junior program. So there are kids coming in that have played football. They know what 10 yards is. I’m hoping we don’t have to explain the rules to as many as we usually do,” he said. “So it should be a good season.”

The Clippers reached the RMFL championship game last year, falling to the Swan Valley Tigers. Bennet said there are 15 to 20 players back from last year’s squad, though they did lose some key players.

“But I’m hopeful that some of our younger guys are going to step up and become key guys this year,” he added.

Although he doesn’t know what other teams have in terms of players, Bennet is confident that with the numbers they have, the Clippers will be right in the mix for another championship.

“I’m always a believer that when you’ve got a lot of numbers, if you’ve get injuries, you’ve got guys that can go in. We’re really lucky in the sense that we draw from a large area,” he said. “Some of the smaller schools struggle to get 20 kids out. So we’re at an advantage already by having the size and the numbers. So I would expect us to be in the top four, for sure, and hopefully in the final.”

An exhibition game against the Neelin Spartans is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 2. The regular season begins, Sept. 8, against the Tigers in Dauphin in a rematch of last year’s final. Game time is 4:30 p.m.

Dauphin’s Breken Brezden, pictured with Canadian men’s champion Keegan Messing, has had a busy and successful summer.

After competitions in Kitchener and Montreal, Brezden won a silver medal at an event in Mississauga this past weekend, recording a personal best in the process.

She is now preparing for the Sask Skate competition in Regina in October.

The Northwest Métis Council Inc. (NWMC) held its annual regional meeting in Dauphin, Aug. 13. Local executive members from 24 Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) Locals in the region came in to hear about the NWMC’s year in review, projects for the future, and the launching of a new and substantial health care initiative.

“I’m proud at the amount of staff that the NWMC has employed in the region,” said NWMC vice-president Frances Chartrand. “We now have 42 staff members working out of the administration office, 55 summer students placed across the region, 20 staff working our Michif Children’s Place and another 20 staff to be hired in the Swan River Daycare. Our new governance office should be opening soon and we will host 125 staff there.

“Other highlights for our region have been the new builds that are taking place, from the Michif Children’s Place daycare that is up and running, to our new governance office here in the City of Dauphin and the new daycare being built in Swan River. We’ve also purchased a house next door to Métis Child and Family Services that is currently being renovated and will be fully furnished.

It will be used as a medical stay place for people who have to travel in to Dauphin for medical appointments or day surgeries and need overnight accommodations.

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As they have for years, the Road Rebel Rendezvous ended their cruise of classic cars at Asessippi Beach and Campgound.

In the morning of Aug.14th the group of enthusiasts left from Brandon and made their way up to Clear Lake taking the leisurely drive on the winding road through Riding Mountain National Park before stopping in Dauphin for lunch and show and shine with car enthusiasts there.

After lunch they headed west to their final destination at Asessippi campground where they met up with classic car owners from Saskatchewan.

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Q. How long have you been in this industry?
Elaine Forsyth: We both started when we were about 15 years old. Brad started in Brandon and I started at the Dairy Queen here in Swan River. We both worked at various businesses.
Brad Forsyth: I used to work at a restaurant on the highway in Brandon, Harry’s Ukrainian Kitchen.
EF: We moved to Flin Flon in 1991 and worked there at the Victoria Inn for just over seven years. Then, we moved here and started here June 1, 1996.

Q. What do you like about working in and running the Timberland?
EF: The people and the staff are like family.
BF: Running bars, room and restaurants and overseeing all of that is a lot of work. This is more fun, working with young people.
We know everybody that walks in the door. Some people give you a wave and some people give you the finger, but it’s a small community and it’s all fun. We have so many regulars, seeing the same faces twice, three times a day.

Q. What were some of the challenges in running this business?
EF: COVID was the biggest one, as well as prices and inflation.
BF: Since COVID, meats are up at least five percent. When we were selling a box of chickens from the freezer, we were selling them for about $48 and made about eight or nine dollars. Now that same box costs me $57.
Another challenge was the maintenance of the building. When we bought it, it wasn’t in great shape. We’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.
EF: Finding staff can be challenging as well during certain times of the year, such as when the students go back to university.
BF: And, that affected us especially during COVID because usually we have a couple of high school students that could bring their friends, but nobody was going to school and we couldn’t pick up any extra people. A staff of 35 turned into 15.
EF: When we made it through COVID, that was also a staffing challenge because we were instantly busy, sales coming back almost instantly.

Q. What will you miss about running the Timberland in your retirement?
EF: All of the regular customers and staff. They’re family.
BF: Lots have been around long enough to see them have children and bring their babies in. Everyone starts at the Timberland when they’re about four months old.

Q. What are some highlights of the last 24 years?
EF: I think it’s rewarding daily to see people so happy and thankful.

Q. What are your plans in retirement?
EF: Haven’t made many plans yet. We’ll definitely do some travelling. Eventually we’ll probably get some part-time jobs.
BF: I’ll get to see some of my grandchildren.

Q. Anything else you’d like to add?
EF: We’re thankful for the community support. We’ve been very fortunate.
BF: It’s nice to see how many regulars come back here all the time.
EF: And staff too. Many started when they were in high school and they still come back for summer when they go off to university or work a little on the weekend if they have a different job.
BF: They have fun together. It’s a fun place to work.

Q. Switching gears to you Ramandeep, are you new to the community? Where did you come from?
Ramandeep Singh: Yes, originally I’m from India and I came to Canada in 2015. I started studying here. Post-graduation, I moved to Thompson and started working in the hotel. I’ve been running that hotel for the last five years.
I decided I wanted my own business, so that’s how I found Brad.

Q. Do you have any plans for changes to make this place your own?
RS: Right now, I’m just learning things, so maybe down the line I will put my things in, especially with the hotel. I think the restaurant is running great. Brad is here to help me with that. The hotel part, I have another friend coming in so we’ll start looking at that later down the line.

Q. What’s your family like?
RS: I brought my family to Canada this year only. Right now they are in Ontario. They will join me soon this month whenever I get settled here. I have a wife and 10 year old son.

Q. Anything you’d like to say to your new customers and community?
RS: I’m looking forward to building my relationship with the community, for the best.

The Swan River Kinsmen Nursery School (SRKNS) benefited from the Greening Canada’s School Grounds program, getting several trees and shrubs of different varieties planted in their playground, contributing to the natural play atmosphere, and provide other benefits such as food, clean air, shade, shelter, wildlife habitat and aesthetic beauty. The trees were planted by Tree Canada, with $3,500 of funding provided by Northbridge Financial Corporation. Here (from left to right), Charlie Burnside, Blair Burnside and SRKNS Vice-President Holly Markin stand amongst the newly planted trees alongside David Dayson, who is representing on behalf of Tree Canada Manitoba Community Advisor
Ken Fosty.

Referee Cole Zwiep keeps a close eye on the action as A.J. Sanchez tries to escape a hold applied by Headline Shaun Mertens as Canadian Wrestling’s Elite made its return to Dauphin, Friday, at the Watson Arts Centre in front of about 60 people.

The event featured five matches including Zombie Killer MENTALLO defending the CWE Championship against EZ Ryder.

More than 100 people took part in the annual Night Light Golf Tournament, Friday at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club.

There were prizes for the best lit golf cart, a hole-in-one contest, putting contest and chase the ace, with proceeds going to the multi-sport court at Dauphin Beach, which is expected to be in use next year.